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ri-LAYT/rɪˈleɪt/

Relate to means see a connection, or feel that something is relevant to you: How does this relate to the question? I can relate to that story. Connect is more physical or technical; concern is “be about.” Related is the adjective; relation / relationship are nouns for people. Relatively means fairly / compared with others — a different use.

Meaning

To show or see a connection between things (relate to).

Examples

• “How does this word relate to the last one?”
• “The two events may not relate at all.”
• “Many students can relate to exam stress.”

Good to know

relate to + noun. Adjective: related. People nouns: relation / relationship. Fairly: relatively.

Near in meaning

connect

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